Cordless Radio
Model UR 18DSL
Handling instructions
Note:
Before using this cordless radio, carefully read through these HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS to ensure effi cient, safe operation. It is recommended that these
INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using
this cordless radio.
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CORDLESS RADIO SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
1. Use only the specifi ed power supply voltage.
• Use of any other voltage may lead to fi re or electric
shock.
2. Avoid damaging the AC adapter cord.
• Do not modify, forcibly bend, twist
or pull the cord,
place heavy objects on it or place it near heating
appliances.
• When not in use, remove the power plug (AC
adapter) from the electric socket and from the radio.
Failure to do so may lead to electric shock or fi re.
3. Do not touch the power
plug (AC adapter) with wet
hands.
• Doing so may result in electric shock.
4. Do not use the radio in the bathroom or shower.
• Do not use the radio in wet or damp places or in the
rain.
Doing so may result in electric shock, emission of
smoke or malfunction.
5.
Do not touch the FM antenna or power plug (AC
adapter) during thunderstorms.
• Doing so may result in electric shock.
6. Do not disassemble or modify the radio.
• Doing so may result in electric shock or fi re.
Inspections and repairs should be performed by the
store where purchased or by
a Hitachi power tool
service center.
7. Insert the power plug (AC adapter) securely as far
as it will go.
• Dust or dirt between the power plug and the electric
socket may lead to fi re. Remove the power plug
periodically and wipe off any dust or dirt with a dry
cloth.
8. Do not let any unspecifi ed objects or water get
inside the radio body.
• With the exception of the AC adapter and the
rechargeable battery, if any metal or fl ammable
object or water gets inside the rear door, it may lead
to electric shock or fi re.
• Take care
to prevent iron powder from the bass
refl ex speakers, dust or water getting into the radio.
9. Do not sit or stand on the radio.
• Doing so may lead to accidents or malfunction.
10. Do not place the radio on an unstable surface or in
a high place. Do not
hang the radio from the handle
or guard bar.
• The radio may fall and cause injury or malfunction.
11. Reduce the volume before turning on the power.
• Failure to do so may result in sudden loud noise
and damage the speakers or cause hearing
impairment.
12. Do not turn the
volume up too high when using
headphones or earphones.
• Listening to the radio for a long time at a high volume
may result in hearing impairment.
13. When no slide battery is loaded, attach the slide
terminal cover to the terminal to prevent cuts and
other injuries that may result from
touching the
terminal area.
14. Handle the backup batteries with care.
• Incorrect handling of the batteries may result in
rupture or leakage, leading to fi re, injury or pollution
of the surrounding area. Be sure to observe the
following precautions.
– Use only the specifi ed batteries
– Do not heat or disassemble the batteries
– Do
not throw the batteries into fi re or water
– Do not charge the batteries
– Make sure the batteries are correctly oriented and
avoid short-circuiting
– Do not reuse batteries or use diff erent types of
battery
– Remove the batteries when the radio is not in use
In the event of
leakage from the batteries, wipe the
battery case clean.
Should any battery fl uid get on your body, wash it off
carefully.
If
is displayed when you turn the power on with
the rechargeable battery inserted, the battery power
is low.
Power the radio from the AC adapter or insert a
charged battery.
15. Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by the
manufacturer.
• A charger that is suitable for one type of
rechargeable
battery may create a risk of fi re when used with
another battery.
16. Use the radio only with specifi cally designated
rechargeable battery.
• Use of any other rechargeable battery may create a
risk of injury and fi re.
17. When rechargeable battery is not in use, keep it
away from other
metal objects like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.
• Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fi re.
18. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
• Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
19. Have your radio serviced by a qualifi ed repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
• This will ensure that the safety of the radio is
maintained.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
• Manual/Auto select
• Save (Memory) (5 AM + 5 FM stations)
• Radio On/Off /Alarm
• High-quality stereo speaker + bass refl ex
• Cell phone charging
• Compatibility with Hitachi power tool rechargeable
battery and AC adapter
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NAMES OF PARTS
1
FM antenna
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Sleep timer / Clock button
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Sleep timer indicator
2
Handle
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Band selector button
࿋
Alarm indicator
3
Rear door
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FM mode / Alarm button
࿌
Buzzer alarm indicator
4
Speaker
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Memory button (1 - 5)
Radio alarm indicator
5
Buckle
&
Search button (Clock (-) button)
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Frequency
6
Exterior input (AUX IN) terminal
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Search button (Clock (+) button)
࿏
Clock
7
Headphone jack
(
Volume dial
࿐
Memory indicator
8
AC adapter jack
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Select dial
࿑
AM broadcast indicator
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Charging jack (5 V 0.5 A)
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Stereo indicator
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FM broadcast indicator
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Guard bar
࿇
Tune r indicator
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Time indicafor (AM / PM)
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Bass refl ex
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AUX indicator
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Power button
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Battery exhausted indicator
SPECIFICATIONS
Model UR18DSL
Frequency band
FM: 87.5 to 108 MHz
AM: 522 to 1620 KHz
Antenna
FM: Rod antenna
AM: Ferrite bar antenna (built-in)
Speaker
76 mm (8 Ω) x 2
Input terminal
AUX IN (ø 3.5 mm)
Output terminal
Headphone jack (ø 3.5 mm)
Charging jack (5 V 0.5 A)
Maximum available output
9.6 V: 1.4 W x 2
12 V: 2.2 W x 2
14.4 V: 3.2 W x 2
18 V: 5 W x 2
Power supply
Slide battery: DC 14.4 V, 18 V
Plug-in battery: DC 9.6 V, 12 V, 14.4 V, 18 V
Backup batteries: DC 4.5 V, three AA batteries
Household power supply: AC 240 V (using
provided AC adapter)
Maximum exterior dimensions
Length 231 mm x width 184 mm x height 281 mm (with antenna retracted)
Weight
3.3 kg
Standard accessories
AC adapter (DC 12 V 1 A), three AA batteries
NOTE:
Rechargeable battery
Most rechargeable batteries for Hitachi power tools can be
used with this radio, except for the
following.
3.6 V, 7. 2 V, 10.8 V and 24 V and over
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SERVICE TIME PER BATTERY CHARGE
Battery capacity Service time*
1.3 Ah Approx. 7 hours
1.4 Ah Approx. 8 hours
1.5 Ah Approx. 8 hours
2.0 Ah Approx. 11 hours
2.4 Ah Approx. 13 hours
2.6 Ah Approx. 14 hours
3.0 Ah Approx. 17 hours
3.3 Ah Approx. 18 hours
* The service time is approximate (at 2 W × 2 output).
It varies depending on the type of battery,
charging
condition and conditions of use.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
1 AC adapter ...................................................................1
2 AA batteries..................................................................3
BEFORE USE
● Inserting the backup batteries
Inserting backup batteries lets you save the clock setting
and radio station frequencies.
1. Loosen the buckle and open the rear door. The backup
battery box is inside. (Fig. 1)
2. Open the battery box and insert the three AA batteries
provided, making sure they are oriented as illustrated.
Backup battery box
Rechargeable battery
compartment
Fig. 1
CAUTION
○ Make sure that the batteries are correctly oriented.
○ Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not use
old batteries and new batteries at the same time.
○ Do not discard the batteries with household garbage or
throw them into fi re.
● Attaching the AC Adapter
The provided AC adapter can be used to power the radio
from an electric socket.
Pull back the rubber cover and connect the AC adapter to
the AC adapter terminal. Next, insert the AC adapter power
plug into the electric socket. (Fig. 2)
The AC adapter can be stored inside the
top of the rear
door. When storing the AC adapter, secure the it with an
elastic band. (Fig. 3)
AC adapter jack
Fig. 2
AC adapter
Rear door
Rubber
band
Rubber
band
Fasten to hook
Fig. 3
NOTE
○ When the AC adapter and rechargenble battery are
used simultaneously, the AC adapter takes priority. No
power is used from the battery.
○ The radio has no charging function. The rechargeable
battery is not charged when the AC adapter and battery
are used simultaneously.
● Loading the rechargeable battery
CAUTION
When no slide battery is loaded, attach the slide
terminal cover to the terminal to prevent cuts and other
injuries that may result from touching the terminal area.
NOTE
○ The following batteries are not compatible with this
equipment.
3.6 V, 7. 2 V, 10.8 V and 24 V and over
○ When inserting the
battery, do not use unnecessary
force. If the battery does not go in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Check that the battery is correctly oriented and that no
foreign object has been trapped.
○ The radio has no charging function. Using the AC
adapter and rechargeable battery simultaneously will
not charge the battery.
If
is displayed when you turn the power on with the
rechargeable battery inserted, the battery power is
low.
Power the radio from the AC adapter or insert a charged
battery.
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Loading a plug-in battery (Fig. 4)
Insert the battery into the space in the radio body as far as
it will go before securing with the belt.
If the belt is not the right length, adjust the length of the
belt.
Plug-in battery
Belt
Fig. 4
Loading a slide battery (Fig. 5)
Remove the slide terminal cover.
Match the battery with the grooves in the radio body and
insert the battery as far as it will go.
Slide terminal
cover
Ter minal
Slide battery
Fig. 5
● Adjusting the Clock
Adjust the clock with the power turned off .
1. Press and hold the sleep timer/clock button for more
than 2 seconds. The “hour” indicator blinks.
Pressing the band selector button in this state switches
between the 12-hour display and 24-hour display.
2. Tur n the select dial or press the search
button to select
the “hour”.
3. Press the sleep timer/clock button again. The “minutes”
indicator blinks.
4. Tu rn the select dial or press the search button to select
the “minutes”.
5. Press the sleep timer/clock button again to save the
clock setting.
NOTE
○ To save the clock setting, the backup batteries must
be
installed.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
CAUTION
○ Tu rn down the volume before pressing the power
button.
Failure to do so may result in sudden loud noise and
cause damage to the speakers or lead to hearing
impairment.
1. Press the power button to turn on the radio.
2. Press the band select button and select the radio
band
(FM or AM).
NOTE
○ The display changes in the order of [FM→AM→AUX→FM]
each time the band select button is pressed.
3. Select a station using Auto, Manual or Save (Memory).
4. If noise occurs or reception is poor, refer to “For Better
Reception”.
5. Tur n the volume dial
to adjust the volume.
6. Press the power button to turn off the radio.
● Auto Select
Press the or search button to automatically search
for stations with strong radio waves.
When a station is detected, the radio plays for 3 seconds.
Press the search button before the next search starts to
continue listening to the detected radio station.
● Manual Select
Tur n the select dial to fi nd the station you want to listen to.
● Save (Memory)
Find the station that you want to save.
Press and hold down the memory button (1 to 5) for more
than 2 seconds to save the setting.
The
MEMORY
indicator appears at the bottom left of the
display panel and the number of the assigned memory
button is displayed below that.
You can save 5 AM and 5 FM stations in the memory
buttons 1 to 5.
To select the saved station, press the memory button
corresponding to the saved
number.
● For Better Reception
FM (Fig. 6)
Adjust the length, direction and angle of the antenna to
ensure the best reception.
FM antenna
Fig. 6
When tuned in to an FM stereo broadcast,
STEREO
is
displayed.
If a lot of noise occurs during an FM stereo broadcast,
press the FM mode / Alarm button.
The radio switches to monaural (the
STEREO
indicator
turns off ) to reduce the noise. To return to stereo reception,
press the FM mode / Alarm button again.
AM (Fig. 7)
The radio has a built-in antenna. Turn the radio around to
fi nd the direction with the best reception.
Fig. 7
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Positioning
Reception may be poor when the radio is used inside a
vehicle or building. When inside a building, place the radio
near the window to ensure better reception.
Noise may occur if the radio is placed near an appliance
that generates noise. Move the radio away from the source
of the
noise.
● Auto Power Off
The radio turns off automatically after 8 hours.
USING THE TIMER FUNCTION
○ The radio turns on/off at the preset time
○ Use the radio as an alarm clock
● Sleep Timer
Setting the sleep timer turns the radio off after the set time
has elapsed.
1. Pressing the sleep timer / clock button while the
power is turned on displays the
SLEEP
indicator.
The time (minutes) indicator changes in order of
[90→80→70→...→10→OFF] in 10-minute units each time
the button is pressed.
2. Press the button repeatedly until the desired time is
displayed.
3. The radio turns off when the set time has elapsed.
4. To cancel the timer,
press the sleep timer / clock button
until the indicator is set to OFF.
The
SLEEP
indicator goes off and the sleep timer is
cancelled.
To check the remaining time
The
SLEEP
indicator is displayed when the sleep timer
has been set.
Press the sleep timer / clock button to check the remaining
time on the timer.
● Buzzer Alarm / Radio Alarm
NOTE
○ The volume of the buzzer alarm cannot be adjusted.
○ If the rechargeable battery is running low, the radio
alarm timer may not work.
Charge the battery before setting the timer or use the
AC adapter.
○ The radio alarm turns on in the station and at the volume
selected
before the timer was set. Set the volume and
time to avoid creating a disturbance when the radio
turns on.
When the alarm time is set and the buzzer alarm is selected,
the buzzer sounds at the preset time.
When the radio alarm is selected, the radio turns on in the
selected radio station at the preset time.
1. Set the time with the radio turned off .
2. Press and hold the FM mode / alarm button for more
than 2 seconds to switch to alarm mode.
The
ALARM
indicator is displayed.
3. The “hour” indicator blinks. Tur n the select dial or press
the search button to select the desired “hour”.
Press the FM mode / alarm button to set the “hour”. The
“minutes” indicator blinks. Turn the select dial or press
the search button to select the desired
“minutes”.
4. Press the FM mode / alarm button to save the set time.
The
ALARM
indicator goes off .
5. The display changes in order of [buzzer alarm→radio
alarm→no display] each time the FM mode / alarm
button is pressed.
6. The power turns on and the buzzer sounds or the radio
plays when the preset time is reached.
Buzzer Alarm
To turn off the buzzer alarm, press the FM mode / alarm
button. If it is not turned off , the buzzer will continue to
sound for 1 minute and then stop.
Radio Alarm
To turn off the radio, press the power button. If it is not
turned o
ff , the radio will continue to play for 30 minutes.
To check the alarm
To check the time set on the alarm, press the band selector
button with the power turned off .
OTHER FUNCTIONS
● Connecting an External Device
You can use the radio to listen to an MP3, MD or CD
player.
1. With the radio and the external device both turned
off , connect the audio cord (ø3.5 mm, available at an
electric store) of the external device to the external
input (AUX IN) terminal on the side
of the radio.
2. Tur n on the radio and press the band select button to
display [AUX].
NOTE
○ The display changes in the order of [FM→AM→AUX→FM]
each time the band select button is pressed.
3. Tur n on the external device to start listening.
4. Adjust the volume.
5. To disconnect
the external device, turn off the device
and the radio before removing the audio cord.
● Using Headphones
You can use headphones or earphones purchased from an
electric store to listen to the radio.
CAUTION
○ Be sure to turn the volume down before connecting the
headphones or earphones.
Failure to do so may result in sudden loud noise and
cause hearing impairment.
1. Connect the headphones or earphones to the
headphone jack on the side of the radio.
2. No sound is emitted from the radio speakers when
headphones or earphones are connected.
3. Adjust the volume.
● Charging a Cell Phone
NOTE
○ When using the rechargeable battery as the power
source, make sure that it is adequately charged. If the
battery power is low, it may not be possible to charge
the cell phone.
○ Disconnect the cell phone except when charging.
Do not make or receive calls on the cell phone
in the
vicinity of the radio as radio reception may be adversely
aff ected.
○ The charging time varies depends on the type of cell
phone.
○ Do not use the radio to charge devices other than a cell
phone.
1. Connect a USB charging cable suitable for your cell
phone
(purchased from an electric store) to the charging
jack on the side of the radio.
2. Tur n on the radio and press the band select button to
display [AUX].
NOTE
○ The display changes in the order of [FM→AM→AUX→FM]
each time the band select button is pressed.
3. Select AUX
mode to start charging.
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● To turn the voice messages on/off
By factory default setting, the voice message function
plays “Welcome to Hitachi Power Too ls” when the
power is turned on and “Presented by Hitachi Power
Tool s” when the power is turned off .
To mute the voice messages, press memory button 1
while the power is turned off and
display [OFF] on the
display panel.
To restore the voice messages, press memory button
1 while the power is turned off and display [ON] on the
display panel.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
○ When not in use or during inspection and maintenance,
be sure to remove the AC plug, rechargeable battery
and backup batteries.
● Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that
they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws
be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so
could result in serious hazard.
● Cleaning on the outside
When the radio is stained, wipe with a soft dry
cloth or a cloth moistened with soapy water.
Do not use chloric solvents, gasoline or paint thinner,
for they melt plastics.
● Storing the Radio
Do not store the radio in the following places.
○ Within reach of or easily accessible to children
○ In humid or dusty places
○ In high temperature such as inside a car or exposed
to direct sunlight
○ In extremely cold places or directly exposed to cold
draughts
○ Where the
temperature changes drastically
○ Where it is exposed to smoke or steam such as near
a cooking appliance or humidifi er
● Service parts list
CAUTION
Repair, modifi cation and inspection of Hitachi Power
Tool s must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized
Service Center.
This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to
the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting
repair or other maintenance.
In the operation and maintenance of power tools,
the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each
country must be observed.
MODIFICATIONS
Hitachi Power Too ls are constantly being improved
and modifi ed to incorporate the latest technological
advancements.
Accordingly, some parts may be changed without prior
notice.
NOTE
Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and
development, the specifi cations herein are subject to
change without prior notice.
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ITEM
NO.
PART NAME
1 ROD ANTENA
2 GUARD BAR
3 SCREW D4×15
4 TPE COVER (A)
5 SPEAKER COVER
6 DIAL
7 FUNCTION LABEL
8 FRONT HOUSING ASS’Y
9 SCREW D3×10
10 RUBBER WASHER
11 WASHER D4
12 SCREW D4×15
13 FUNCTION BUTTON
14 POWER BUTTON
15 BUTTON COVER
16 SCREW M1.7×5
17 CONTROL PCBA
18 FIBRE WASHER
19 SCREW D2.5×10
20 MODE BUTTON
21 FUNCTION PCBA
22 TPE COVER (B)
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ITEM
NO.
PART NAME
43 ADAPTOR BELT
44 BACK DOOR PACKING
45 SCREW (BLACK) M2.6×8
46 HOLDER COVER LOCKER
47 TPE COVER (D)
48 NAME PLATE
49 BACK DOOR
50 METAL SHAFT (B)
51 BUCKLE
52 BUCKLE CONNECTOR
53 BATTERY HOLDER COVER
54 BATTERY BELT
55 HANDLE BRACKET
56 HANDLE BRACKET SPRING
57 HANDLE
58 METAL SHAFT (C)
59 JACK COVER (L)
60 SPEAKER BACK COVER
61 FRONT ORING
62 BATTERY BOX WASHER
63 BACK HOUSING
64 FUSE (250V 2A)
65 TERMINAL
66 AA BATTERY BOX
67 BATTERY DOOR
68 JACK
69 JACK COVER (R)
70 METAL SHAFT (A)
71 TPE COVER (C)
501 AC ADAPTER
502 AA BATTERY
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Code No. C99181811 A
Printed in China
Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome,
Minato-ku, Tok yo, Japan
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